#140: Authenticity vs. Self-Indulgence: What’s Driving Your Leadership?
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We love to say “be your authentic self”—but what if what we’re calling authenticity is actually just self-indulgence in disguise?
In this episode, I break down the real difference between authenticity and self-indulgence in education. Drawing on the work of Dr. Drago-Severson, Dr. Blum-DeStefano, and Brené Brown, I show a distinction of how true authenticity is rooted in self-awareness, integrity, and accountability—not just doing what feels good.
Because real leaders don’t just show up as themselves—they show up for others, too.
Tune in to learn what’s really behind your leadership choices—and how to shift toward authenticity with impact.
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